Applied Economics - Business Environment

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What is the primary focus of environmental scanning?

Identifying factors that influence organizational performance (correct)

Analyzing internal financial reports

Evaluating employee performance

Assessing production efficiency

Which of the following best describes micro environment factors?

Demographic changes affecting consumer behavior

Elements that can be directly influenced by the organization (correct)

Global economic trends impacting the industry

Factors that are entirely external and uncontrollable

How do macro environment factors differ from micro environment factors?

Macro environment factors can be easily controlled.

Micro environment factors pertain to specific business operations only.

Micro environment factors are more predictable.

Macro environment factors influence decision-making but are beyond direct control. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT considered an internal environment factor?

Economic conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is one outcome of effective environmental scanning?

Enhanced strategic planning and decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an external environmental factor?

Government regulations Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the process of identifying key factors affecting an organization's environment?

Environmental Scanning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best illustrates internal environment factors?

Organizational resources and capabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a part of the internal environment of an organization?

Technological capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of environmental scanning?

To identify opportunities and threats Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents the macro environment factors impacting a business?

Government regulations Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a reason for conducting environmental analysis?

Understanding employee needs Signup and view all the answers

What can a company achieve by effectively scanning its environment?

Enhanced customer satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is categorized as a micro environment factor?

Competitors in the market Signup and view all the answers

Which type of environment includes elements that are controllable by the management?

Micro environment Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the nature of the external environment for a business?

Contains uncontrollable factors that can impact success Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a micro environment factor?

Political Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is part of the macro environment?

Economic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of environmental scanning?

To monitor both internal and external environments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes economic factors in the macro environment?

Conditions such as inflation and consumer disposable income Signup and view all the answers

In the context of environmental scanning, which of the following actions is necessary for effective analysis?

Identifying both threats and opportunities Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT part of the macro environment according to environmental analysis?

Competitors Signup and view all the answers

How do suppliers influence the micro environment of a business?

By determining availability and cost of materials Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about competitors as a micro environment factor is true?

They can reduce prices to gain market share. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Applied Economics - Business Environment

Self-Learning Module 1, Quarter 4: This module focuses on the business environment.
Government Property: Indicates the material is not for sale.
DepED: Department of Education, the Philippines.
Senior High School: Target audience for the study material.
Business Environment: A key topic, encompasses the factors influencing an organization's performance.
Self-Learning Module: A learning resource designed for self-directed study.
Quarter 4: Specific timeframe; part of a larger course sequence.
Accountancy, Business, and Management: Subject area.
Schools Division of Pasig City: Specific location and jurisdiction.
Republic Act 8293, Section 176: Philippine law, concerning copyright rights for government works. Indicates that the material is developed for educational purposes only.
Development Team of the Self-Learning Module: Group responsible for creating it.
Writers, Reviewers, Illustrators, Content/Language etc: Various roles responsible for module development.

Module Structure

Expectations: Explains the learning objectives.
Pretest: Measures prior knowledge.
Recap: Reviews previous concepts.
Lesson: Discusses the key topic. Includes a detailed explanation of the business environment.
Activities: Includes exercises to apply and reinforce learning.
Wrap-up: Summarizes the lesson's key concepts.
Valuing: Integrates a moral or ethical aspect into the lesson.
Posttest: Assesses student understanding of the material.

Key Terms

Environmental Scanning: Identifying internal and external factors affecting the business.
Internal Environment: Factors controllable by the management e.g., employees, culture
External Environment: Factors outside the company's control, e.g., economy, competition, customers.
Micro Environment: Specific factors directly affecting a company, e.g., suppliers, customers, competitors.
Macro Environment: Large-scale factors impacting all businesses. e.g., politics, economy, social factors, technology.
Supplier Power: Supplier’s influence on pricing.
Resellers: Middlemen/intermediaries in the supply chain.
Customer: Buyer of goods/services.
Competitor: Others selling similar products/services.
Political Factors: Government actions, rules and laws.
Economic Factors: Market conditions affecting income, inflation etc
Social Factors: Demographics, values, culture of consumers.
Technological Factors: Innovation influencing business, like tech advancement.
Environmental Factors: Environmental concerns, regulations.
Legal Factors: Laws relating to business operation.

Learning Activities

Activity: Environmental Scanning: Directed exercise for learners to identify micro and macro environment factors affecting a specific business.

Summary of Content

The provided text describes the structure, purpose and various components of a self-learning module on the Business Environment, including the key concepts, related terms, factors involved in developing the module and learning activities. It helps students and teachers understand how different external and internal factors may affect business activities.

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Description

This self-learning module focuses on the business environment in the context of applied economics. Aimed at senior high school students, it covers the various factors that influence organizational performance. Designed for self-directed study during Quarter 4, this module provides essential insights into the dynamics of business surroundings.